Alison Gardenhire

Efficient former teacher with extensive experience in planning, logistics, and multi-tasking. Expert at managing time-sensitive projects and communicating with stakeholders. Eager to utilize strong organizational skills to support executive-level operations

Elementary School Teacher at Academy Elementary (2024-08 – Present)

• Collected and charted running records to tailor guided reading levels and adjust group placements.
• Designed weekly formative assessments that identified skill gaps and informed targeted reteach lessons.
• Maintained professional correspondence with parents, administration, and community partners.
• Strategically scheduled and optimized daily, weekly, and monthly calendars for peak productivity.
• Coached substitute teachers with clear lesson plans and routines to maintain instructional continuity.

Elementary School Teacher at Nancy Smith Elementary (2017-08 – 2024-05)

• Implemented differentiated reading and social studies lessons tailored to student needs, yielding measurable academic gains.
• Designed and applied varied instructional strategies to match learning styles, producing noticeable student growth.
• Tracked student progress with regular assessments and delivered individualized feedback to support learning gains.
• Taught Kindergarten, 3rd, and 6th grades, adapting curriculum and classroom management across grade levels.
• Organized grade-level field trips and secured chaperones, broadening students' community and curriculum connections.
• Integrated interactive whiteboard lessons daily to model problem-solving and boost student participation.

Elementary School Teacher at Oliver Elementary (2015-08 – 2017-05)

• Instruct 2nd and 3rd grade Language Arts, focusing on the writing process.
• Incorporated hands-on activities and integrated technology in weekly lessons.
• Developed individualized learning plans for diverse learners, improving reading confidence and classroom participation.
• Designed formative assessments using rubrics to track students' progress in phonics and comprehension skills.
• Regularly progress monitor student achievement and adjust according to the District RTI process.

Elementary School Teacher at Raye-Allen Elementary (2013-08 – 2015-06)

• Proficient in CSCOPE Lesson Planning, FUNdations, Phonics and Literacy, TPRI and TEMI testing, and CHAMPS Classroom Management.
• T-TESS Goal Setting and Assessment, Pilot Program.
• Honored as "Rookie of the Year", 2013-2014.
• Developed formative assessments aligned to TEKS and analyzed results to adjust daily lesson plans.
• Organized classroom centers with leveled materials and rotation schedules to increase student engagement.

EC-6 Generalist in Education – iTeach Texas Alternative Certification (2012-08 – 2013-05)

Bachelor of Science in Family Studies – Abilene Christian University (2007-08 – 2012-05)

High School Diploma – Temple High School (2003-08 – 2007-05)